Mail service issues in the news – 11/28/2023
Mail service issues are in the news every day. Below are the latest articles I found.
Delegation condemns feds on lack of action on Montpelier Post Office
The residents of Montpelier need and deserve restored service in their community, and we expect regional and national USPS management to work with our federal and state leaders – and…
Ahead of Holiday Season, Spanberger Relaunches U.S. Postal Service Survey to Collect Experiences of Virginians Facing Delays
Since First Launching Her Survey in August 2020, the Congresswoman Has Received More Than 8,100 Responses from Virginians Expressing Concerns About USPS Delays
Mail delivery: Congress must fix postal service
The U.S. Postal Service continues to struggle to get mail delivered in a timely manner after nearly five years since the problem became acute. Severe staff shortages and directionless management…
U.S. SENATOR TINA SMITH PRESSES POSTMASTER GENERAL TO ENSURE TIMELY DELIVERIES, SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS AHEAD OF BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON
Today, U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) sent a letter to U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy requesting information about how the Postal Service plans to ensure on-time deliveries and safe working…
Public workers may receive reduced Social Security benefits. There’s growing support in Congress to change that
While Dave was expecting a monthly Social Security check of around $800, it ended up being just about half that amount – around $415 – even though he had earned…
Fix America’s Dangerous International Mail System
Due to negligent enforcement, the American mail system is becoming a haven for drug trafficking.
Higgins Working To Return Postal Service To Henderson
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released an update on efforts to restore postal delivery in Henderson, LA after speaking with senior United States Postal Service (USPS) officials today.
Graves Calls for Congressional Hearing on WEP/GPO Penalty Reform
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Garret Graves led a formal request signed by 100 Members of Congress requesting that the House Ways and Means Committee hold a hearing on H.R.…
Sanders, Welch, Balint Demand Answers from PMG DeJoy on Plan for Montpelier Post Office, Addressing Postal Worker Safety Concerns, and Restoring Agency’s Ability to Meet Vermonters’ Basic Needs
The Delegation called on DeJoy to provide workers in Montpelier – as well as post office box owners/holders, retail customers, municipal leadership, and the Delegation – with a firm timeline…